Speaking to IFIs may be only way for environmental activists to convey message to right address
Ana Colovic Lesoska, executive director at the Center for environmental research and information Eko-svest from Skopje, is one of six winners of the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize, a first for the prestigious award to go to North Macedonia. This recognition followed Colovic Lesoska’s successful campaign to halt international lending for two hydropower plants, thereby protecting […]
Smart metering project connects 300 solar panel owners in decentralized power network
The LIFE+ SmartPV project has connected around 300 solar panel owners in Cyprus in a decentralized power network, making solar power better value. The Cypriot authorities have extended the payment scheme used for the pilot network to all owners of solar panels in the country, according to a press release from the European Commission. The […]
REGEA to launch platform for connecting investors, roof owners to speed up solar energy use
The Sunce na dlanu platform connecting investors and owners of facilities, buildings and houses interested in the installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) plants, will be operational at the beginning of June, local media reported. The platform, developed by the North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency (REGEA), SAP and Experta, will allow participation of the facilities and […]
Hidroelectrica to hire law firm for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange
State-owned power utility Hidroelectrica has issued a public call to acquire legal services for conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, local media reported. The deadline for submitting offers is May 23. Hidroelectrica plans to sell newly issued shares and also existing shares, but also to finally lists on the Bucharest […]
Petition to ban small hydropower plants submitted to Montenegrin Parliament
NGO Green Home has filed a petition backed by 6,300 signatures to the Parliament of Montenegro to ban the construction of small hydropower plants (SHPPs), local media reported. Residents of Podgorica, Nikšić, Plav, Berane, and Šavnik backed the petition requesting the Parliament to initiate a discussion and propose a ban on the construction of SHPPs, […]
Voting begins for EUSEW 2019 Citizens’ Award
Voting has begun to decide which of the 12 finalists in the EU Sustainable Energy Awards’ competition will receive the 2019 Citizens’ Award. The awards are part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), organized by the European Commission (Directorate General for Energy and EASME), which will take place from June 17 to June 21. […]
Croatia’s Geo Power Zagocha plans to build 20 MW geothermal power plant
Croatia’s Geo Power Zagocha intends to build 20 MW geothermal power plant in the Slatina region, according to an application submitted to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy. The plant will use Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system to produce electricity, which will be delivered to the distribution network of HEP ODS, Croatia’s state power […]
Vienna Energy Transition Forum to be held on June 6-7
The Vienna Energy Transition Forum, convened by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) in partnership with the Vienna-based Energy Centre Europe (ECE), is bringing together some of the most progressive energy specialists from across Europe to discuss the critical energy and environmental issues and how these can be tackled as the region enters […]
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